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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 16

Rockies Legend Larry Walker's Hall of Fame Career Began in Bizarre Fashion

On Aug. 16, 1989, Larry Walker made his MLB debut for the Montreal Expos against the San Francisco Giants. The 22-year-old finished 1-for-1 with three walks and two runs scored, reaching base in all four of his plate appearances during Montreal's 4–2 victory.

Cole Carrigg News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 16

Rockies May Have Found a Much Bigger Piece of Their Future Than Expected

The Colorado Rockies already knew Cole Carrigg was talented. They just might not have known exactly how good he was and how quickly he would come into his own on the MLB field.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / August 16

Remembering Butch Huskey

The brotherhood of Major League Baseball also lost one of its own this week. Former big league outfielder Robert Leon “Butch” Huskey passed away from a pulmonary embolism at the age of 54.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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Hunter Goodman News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 15

Rockies Have a Hunter Goodman Concern They Can't Afford to Ignore

The Colorado Rockies are not playing for the postseason; they aren’t playing for a Wild Card spot; they aren’t in the hunt for anything other than pride.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / Purple Row / August 15

Rockies sunk by one big inning, fall to the Giants 7-1

The Colorado Rockies had a nice little win streak going entering this afternoon’s game. That momentum came to a screeching halt a few innings into the game as Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants played spoiler.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / August 15

Zac Veen homers again, Rockies ride Kyle Freeland past Giants

Zac Veen splashed a home run into the San Francisco Bay, Kyle Freeland threw eight innings of four-hit ball, and the Colorado Rockies opened a three-game road series with a 5-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / August 14

Rockies Reacts Results: We guessed right! Twice!

This week, we asked the community to vote on who they thought the Rockies would call up next. Apparently, the Baseball Gods were listening because when we first asked, 53% of folks thought Zac Veen would be called up.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 14

Rockies Announce Probable Starters vs. Giants to Close Out Lengthy Road Trip

The dog days of summer are here for the Colorado Rockies and manager Warren Schaeffer. However, this season, the feeling in mid-August is much different from what it has been in years past.

Zac Veen News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 14

Zac Veen's Road to Recovery, Redemption Led Him Back to Rockies

When Zac Veen received word that he was joining the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, it was an important step in his Major League Baseball career. But the most important call ever was the message that he needed to make some changes in his life.

Hunter Goodman News / Field Level Media / August 13

Hunter Goodman, Rockies face Giants hoping to escape NL West cellar

One of the most powerful catchers in the game today will get an opportunity to strut his stuff in front of one of the greats of the past when the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants meet in a three-game series starting Friday night in Northern California.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

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Edouard Julien News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Rockies Outright Edouard Julien

The Rockies announced that infielder Edouard Julien has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Albuquerque. He had been designated for assignments earlier this week when Colorado recalled outfielder Zac Veen.

Zac Veen News / Just Baseball / August 13

Zac Veen’s Big League Promotion Was Overdue

The road to the big leagues was not always easy for former top-10 draft pick Zac Veen. The Colorado Rockies’ No. 7 prospect may finally be getting his chance to establish himself as a major league player.

Kyle Karros News / Field Level Media / August 12

Rockies place INF Kyle Karros on concussion list

The Colorado Rockies placed infielder Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion list Wednesday, one day after he was injured during a 3-2 victory over the host Arizona Diamondbacks.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Rockies To Designate Edouard Julien For Assignment, Recall Zac Veen

The Rockies are set to designate infielder Edouard Julien for assignment and recall outfielder Zac Veen from Triple-A Albuquerque, reports Kyle Newman of the Denver Post.

Jake McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Rockies' Jake McCarthy Wins Weekly Award Amid Breakout Season

Although the Colorado Rockies are still at the bottom of the standings, they are still providing some optimism for the future thanks to a productive group of position players.

Colorado Rockies News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Rockies' Warren Schaeffer Reacts to Mickey Moniak Extension

Despite trade speculation surrounding him, the Colorado Rockies have doubled down on outfielder Mickey Moniak. The 28-year-old officially signed a two-year, $16.25 million contract extension on Tuesday.

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / August 4

Freddy Peralta's struggles continue in horrendous Rays debut

Peralta made his Rays debut on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, and his performance fell right in line with the entire season.

Rockies sign resurgent outfielder to two-year extension

Rays get their catcher in Liam Hicks

Rays bolster rotation by adding Tyler Wells from Orioles

White Sox acquire defensive wiz in Brenton Doyle

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Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / August 4

Rockies sign resurgent outfielder to two-year extension

Outfielder Mickey Moniak had been heavily featured in trade rumors ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Instead, he will be a part of the Colorado Rockies core as they look to return to relevance.

New Colorado Rockies front office acquires six players on first trade deadline day

Brewers add to bullpen with trade for Rockies' Antonio Senzatela

The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

Nick Frasso News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Rockies Promote Nick Frasso To Active Roster

The Rockies have called up right-hander Nick Frasso from Triple-A to fill one of the roster holes created by the team’s three deadline day trades. Frasso will be making his Major League debut whenever he appears in a game.

Antonio Senzatela News / Yardbarker / August 3

Brewers add to bullpen with trade for Rockies' Antonio Senzatela

Just ahead of the 6:00 p.m. deadline Monday, the Milwaukee Brewers struck a deal with the Colorado Rockies for a right-handed reliever who has rejuvenated his career this season.

Brewers upgrade rotation, acquire Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals

Tarik Skubal will become Brewers' biggest regret

Report details how Dodgers landed Tarik Skubal in blockbuster trade over Rays, Brewers

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

White Sox add catching depth with acquisition of Joey Bart

The Atlanta Braves acquired Joey Bart just over a month ago when Sean Murphy went down with an injury. Now, with Murphy healthy and ready to return, Bart has been traded for the second time this season and goes from one first-place team to another.

White Sox acquire defensive wiz in Brenton Doyle

White Sox acquire bullpen help from Mets

Cubs make another rotation addition with trade for Braxton Garrett

Orioles trade three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman to AL East rival

The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

Brenton Doyle News / Yardbarker / August 3

White Sox acquire defensive wiz in Brenton Doyle

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz has already been busy ahead of Monday's 6 PM EST trade deadline, adding Luis Castillo in a trade with the

White Sox grab pitching help with trade for Mariners' Luis Castillo

White Sox acquire bullpen help from Mets

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / August 1

Colorado’s plan for Cole Carrigg now that Brenton Doyle has returned

DENVER – It’s not often that the return of a two-time Gold Glove Award winner is viewed as being problematic. For a team like the Colorado Rockies, it’s the first good problem in a long time.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Paul Skenes isn't giving the Pirates what they need, and it is costing them

The Pittsburgh Pirates invented a new way to lose an important game on Friday, dropping a staggering 8-7 game to the Cincinnati Reds that extended their losing streak to four games. They are now 5-9 since the All-Star break.

Yankees reportedly place two pitchers on trade block

Embarrassing sweep should make Phillies think twice about buying at MLB trade deadline

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